Description

5-Undecanol is a high-purity, long-chain fatty alcohol with versatile applications in organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate for producing plasticizers, surfactants, and fragrance components, offering excellent chemical stability and reactivity. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavors and fragrances, polymer additives, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable building blocks for complex syntheses.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of esters and other derivatives for creating unique aromatic profiles in perfumes and food flavorings.
• Plasticizer Production: Acts as a precursor for phthalate and other ester-based plasticizers, enhancing the flexibility and durability of polymers like PVC.
• Surfactant and Detergent Synthesis: Serves as a hydrophobic feedstock for manufacturing non-ionic surfactants, emulsifiers, and industrial cleaning agents.
• Lubricant and Grease Additive: Employed in formulating synthetic lubricants and metalworking fluids to improve viscosity and performance characteristics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in organic synthesis routes for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Research and Development: A key reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Undecanol
CAS No.	37493-70-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₄O
Molecular Weight	172.31 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Undecyl alcohol; Undecan-5-ol; 1-Pentyl-1-hexanol; Pentylhexyl alcohol; n-Pentyl-n-hexyl carbinol; 5-Hydroxyundecane; Amylhexylcarbinol
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Quality Control

Our 5-Undecanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20/4°C)	0.825 - 0.835

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.